MH-285 Steffaloo - Would You StayWould You Stay is the Mush full-length debut from Los Angeles based auteur Steph Thompson, recording as Steffaloo. The thirteen-track album is a meditation on beauty and loss that uses the tape-hiss ambience and reverb drenched vocals of a classic bedroom recording to capture isolation and heartache in simple, yet near-perfect songs. The title track sets the mood of the album, as Steffaloo strums an acoustic guitar with a style that hints as bossa nova while she lists the things that she can't bring herself to do to save her relationship. Tracks like "Can't You See" and "I'm Sorry" marry subtle hooks and unexpected phrasing with perfectly matched instrumentation to create a haunting mood reminiscent of You Are Free era Cat Power. Throughout the album, percussion is used sparingly, be it a simple kick drum or washed out handclap, and never gets in the way of the song. A handful of chance-taking tracks, including the desolate campfire tale "Lonely Night" and the effected "My Heart Beats" break up the album. By the time the slightly out of tune guitar and pleading vocal of "The Whale And Me" and the beautiful harmonies of "You" close the album, it is clear that Would You Stay perfectly captures its author's distinctive sound.

Masterwork of heart-rending realism and poignant optimism - Altsounds / When I hear Steffaloo’s music I can’t help but feel the love - Deftune / This just may be the quintessential fall album all of you indie folk enthusiasts have been looking for - Indie Shuffle / If you were or are a fan of chicks with guitars: i,e,: Cat Power, Feist, even a dash of St. Vincent, then Steffaloo is the musician for you - In Your Speakers

Steffaloo’s sweet voice and delicate harmonies create something special in “If You Were My Baby.”

Steffaloo is the musical brainchild of Colorado musician Steph Thompson. Released by Mush Records, “If You Were My Baby” is the new single off her forthcoming LP.

Everything, even her musical alias Steffaloo, just sounds light and sweet. This track is soft, pretty, and slightly sad acoustic and vocal beauty. Steffaloo considers herself dream folk; the soft guitar and ethereal harmonies she creates with her delicate voice do have some folk and indie-esque values, but this song is definitely more dreamy than folk.

“If You Were My Baby” is catchy and sweet. But more than that, it is relatable to many with unrequited loves or any kind of angst. Steffaloo is a talent and this is a beautiful, simple acoustic piece. - In Your Speakers